Lode

Civil Parish in Cambridgeshire East Cambridgeshire

England

Lode

Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey Credit: Peter S

Lode is a civil parish located in the county of Cambridgeshire in England. Situated approximately 9 miles northeast of the city of Cambridge, Lode is a small and picturesque village that is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

The village is home to a population of around 1,000 residents, most of whom reside in traditional English cottages and houses that line the streets. Lode is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling fields and meadows providing a scenic backdrop to the village.

One of the most notable landmarks in Lode is Anglesey Abbey, a historic house and gardens that was once a priory. The abbey is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public, attracting visitors from near and far who come to admire its stunning gardens and explore its rich history.

Lode is also known for its connection to the River Cam, which flows through the nearby fenland. The river offers opportunities for boating and fishing, and many residents and visitors enjoy leisurely walks along its banks.

The village has a strong sense of community, with a local primary school, a village hall, and a pub that serves as a gathering place for residents. Lode is also well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with regular bus services and easy access to major roads.

Overall, Lode is a charming and idyllic village that offers a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of the amenities and attractions of larger towns and cities in Cambridgeshire.

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Lode Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.254692/0.238031 or Grid Reference TL5264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey
Green stretch of Quy Water
Green stretch of Quy Water
Lode Mill
Lode Mill
Church Walk, Lode
Church Walk, Lode
Recreation ground, Lode
Recreation ground, Lode
Lode Road This is the edge of the village of Lode.
Lode Road
This is the edge of the village of Lode.
Lode Post office The village of Lode is on a dead end road and so is a fairly quiet place.
Lode Post office
The village of Lode is on a dead end road and so is a fairly quiet place.
Fen Road Almost a single track road and it does have a surface but in places quite a lumpy one.
Fen Road
Almost a single track road and it does have a surface but in places quite a lumpy one.
Looking across Bottisham Lode The flat farmland is crossed by many water filled ditches which drain the fields.
Looking across Bottisham Lode
The flat farmland is crossed by many water filled ditches which drain the fields.
Lug Farm Droveway Looking along Lug Farm Droveway on a very dull morning, with fields to both sides.
Lug Farm Droveway
Looking along Lug Farm Droveway on a very dull morning, with fields to both sides.
At the end of the road The road surface here is very uneven, not helped by the fact a 30 ton truck drove along it just ahead of me. The end of the road is White Fen Drove.
At the end of the road
The road surface here is very uneven, not helped by the fact a 30 ton truck drove along it just ahead of me. The end of the road is White Fen Drove.
Looking across the C.C polo ground It was most unexpected to find a Polo ground out in the country beyond the village of Lode.
Looking across the C.C polo ground
It was most unexpected to find a Polo ground out in the country beyond the village of Lode.
Lug Fen Drove This is almost the end of Lug Fen Drove. The road takes a right angle turn just ahead and the surface gets even worse.
Lug Fen Drove
This is almost the end of Lug Fen Drove. The road takes a right angle turn just ahead and the surface gets even worse.
The lorry takes up all the road The road surface is poor and not helped by the heavy lorry delivering something to the farm.
The lorry takes up all the road
The road surface is poor and not helped by the heavy lorry delivering something to the farm.
Longmeadow houses There are just a few houses here in what I presume to be Longmeadow. The road ahead has private notices so my journey ended.
Longmeadow houses
There are just a few houses here in what I presume to be Longmeadow. The road ahead has private notices so my journey ended.
Cyclamen along the Winter Walk A scene in Anglesey Abbey gardens.
Cyclamen along the Winter Walk
A scene in Anglesey Abbey gardens.
Shed and Apple Tree In a small orchard in Anglesey Abbey gardens.
The building looks like stables, although it seems an unlikely place.
Shed and Apple Tree
In a small orchard in Anglesey Abbey gardens. The building looks like stables, although it seems an unlikely place.
Woodworks by the Hedge Three of six wood frameworks which stand at the end of a long lawn.
Woodworks by the Hedge
Three of six wood frameworks which stand at the end of a long lawn.
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Lode is located at Grid Ref: TL5264 (Lat: 52.254692, Lng: 0.238031)

Administrative County: Cambridgeshire

District: East Cambridgeshire

Police Authority: Cambridgeshire

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